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National Lok Adalat Settles 5 Lakh Cases
On December 13, the National Lok Adalat helped settle over 500,000 cases in a single day.
These cases included things like unpaid loans, utility bills, and small legal disputes.
For example, a man named Mohammad Sajjad Alam had to pay back only a part of his loan after the Lok Adalat helped reduce his debt.
The Lok Adalat is a special court that helps people solve their problems quickly and fairly.
It is a big help for the regular courts because it reduces their workload.
People can also approach the Lok Adalat anytime during the year to solve their disputes without going to regular court.
Over 500,000 cases were settled in the National Lok Adalat on December 13.
Cases included loan dues, utility bills, petty criminal cases, traffic challans, and matrimonial disputes.
Mohammad Sajjad Alam's loan of ₹82,000 was reduced to ₹30,000 after negotiation.
The Lok Adalat helps reduce the burden on regular courts by resolving disputes efficiently.
Individuals can approach the Lok Adalat anytime during the year to resolve disputes.
- Who
- National Lok Adalat, Mohammad Sajjad Alam, Poonam Singhi, S. Arnab Ghoshal
- What
- Settlement of 532,279 pending cases
- Where
- Courts across Bengal, including 23 benches at the city civil court
- When
- December 13
- Why
- To reduce the burden on the regular court system and resolve disputes efficiently
Key facts
- Date
- December 13
- Total Cases Taken Up
- 606,258
- Cases Disposed Of
- 532,279
- Loan Waiver Example
- ₹52,000 waived for Mohammad Sajjad Alam
- Loan Settlement Example
- ₹3 lakh reduced to ₹7,000 for a house help
- Types of Cases Resolved
- Loan dues, utility bills, petty criminal cases, traffic challans, matrimonial disputes
- Benches in Bengal
- 461
- Benches in City Civil Court
- 23
Quotes
Mohammad Sajjad Alam
A 40-year-old individual who took a Mudra loan and appeared before the Lok Adalat.
“I took the loan to run a small bag shop, but the business crashed. I now earn only ₹10,000 a month and do not have the means to return the entire amount. I am happy with the decision of the Lok Adalat.”
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“It is better to pay the amount decided by the Lok Adalat and live with respect than keep on hiding my face because I did not repay the loan.”
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S. Arnab Ghoshal
Member secretary of the West Bengal State Legal Services Authority (SLSA).
“Individuals can also approach us. We will issue notice to the other party and bring both parties to the table. One does not need to wait for the Lok Adalat for such opportunities. This window is open round the year.”
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“The National Lok Adalat benches can take the burden off the regular court system and allow the courts to 'devote greater time to more contentious issues'.”
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Poonam Singhi
Deputy secretary of the state legal services authority.
“A woman who works as a house help had taken a loan, and ₹3 lakh was the outstanding amount. Considering her economic and social condition, she was asked to pay ₹7,000. The bank that offered the loan also agreed to the settlement.”
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“A Lok Adalat creates a win-win situation for both sides. The institution wants to recover whatever money it can, while the loan taker wants to pay off what he can and end the matter.”
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SLSA official
An official from the West Bengal State Legal Services Authority (SLSA).
“Altogether 6,06,258 cases were taken up, and 5,32,279 were disposed of.”
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Sources
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